The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-11
WORLD OF DRAMA AND MUSIC
The Attractions Provided for Local The
ater-Goers During This Week.
Tomorrow Eyening-Barclay Walkers
Comic Opera Rewritten-Stage Notes.

NJ B. Leavitts 3entz- Santey novelty and
burlesque company will appear at English's
Monday, T uesday and Wednesday evenings this
week, with the usual Wednesday matinee. In
he company such well-known specially peo-
pie as George Murphy and Kittie Wells, German
comedians, Charles V. Seaman, q well-known
comedian, Capitola Forest. the dancer, Mile.
Rene, the Partisan eccentric dancer, Georgia
Blake. the character change artist. Miss Lillian
Markham, the vocalist, Fannie Bloodgood and
Allie Smith, song and dance artists Sanford and
Wilson, the musical mokes, the Archmere sis
ters. Messrs. O'Keith, Williams. Kellogg. and
others. The company will give here the Partisan
burlesque adam and Eve" with special scenery
and music. the new extravaganza Toe ooggan-
ing satire on the prevalent craze toboggan-
ing, besides the specialties. The prices will be
usual.
Pretty Kate Castleton, who is well known In
this city, is announced for Enclsh's the last
three nights of this week Miss Castleton is
vivacious and demure Coincidence, who has
method and . talent both original and admra-
BILE. She has had her proteau play, "Crazy
Patch" revised and made funnier than ever,
and bettered by the introduction of novelties
Those who have seen the piece say it is much
improved. and givee Miss Castleton even greater
scope for the display of her comic and vocal abli
ties Her company this season is said to be quite
equal to that of last year. Mr. Eddie Foy and Jas
I. Kelly. two primo favorites. are the assisting
chief comedians, and a score of other lesser
lights will make up the cast Many fresh bits
of bright humor lots of sparkling specialtes,
new ditties. fine music, gay dances. &c, are
promised, and Miss Kate Castleton will sing her
topical song, Excuse lie, I'll Tell You No
More" The sale of seats for her engagement
win begin on Tuesday, at regular prices
The Museum will have an attraction of un-
usual interest this week. and it is one that has
packed the theaters elsewhere. 1t is Mr.. Chas
T. Ellis, young dialect comedian who is rapidly
advancing in the profession, and already is
garded as one OF the best-paying stars before the
public. He is an actor of the ]. K. Emmett
school. and like the latter, depends largely upon
his attractive personality and ability as singer
for success. Mr.. Ellis plays Casper, the Yod-
ier,n comedy that is said to be particularly
well suited to HIM, and il it he introduces a
large number Of songs and attractive specialties.
The Boston Herald says of him: There is
freshness and originality about Mr. Ellis's acting
that leaves lasting impression. He possesses
q voice OF much power and sweetness, and his
warbiine is particularly good" The Post says:
IF the storms of applause that greet every
bright saying of the play and the unstinted
cores accorded each song are any criterion to go
by, MIR. Ellis has scored very great hit" The
attraction has received such complimen tary
tices these from ali the leading cities, and pa
irons of the Museum may expect to an IN
usually clever and bright entertainment this
week.
Mr.. Barclay Walker has revised the music of
his comic OPERA success, 'Maeanon," and has
had the libretto entirely rewritten by a we'll
Known resident of this city prominent in theat-
ricai and literary affairs The music is much
improved upon. and the dialogue entirely new,
all of the characters having been changed and
two new ones added The libretto has been re-
ferred to competent critics, who pronounce it
far superior In every respect to that Of last
season.
reproduc ton in the near future. under immedl
ate dlrec ton of both the composer and the
thor of the ibretto. New costumes, scenic ef-
fects. etc, are being especially prepared for the
occasion.
The Eden Musee will blossom out this week
with a number of special attractions, which will
probably draw large crowds of people who de-
Eight in seeing 'freaks" and curiosities Among
them are big Winnie johnson. the Congo Giant,
Prof. Weitzman, the wre-walker: the talking
machine. the transparent boy, the Fiji mermaid,
and the numerous other curiosites and tableaux
that are to be seen in the Musee. At 1245 and
o'clock each day Mr. Weitzman will give free
exhibitions in front of the Museum walking
wire from the top of the building to the top of
the high building across Washington street
The concert to be given by Nine. King
and company. on Monday night. will be in Tom
linson Hall The programme is given below.
Nine. King created a sensation when she played
before the Music Teachers Association here,
last July, and she is we'll known to musical peo-
pie in our city as the greatest pianist in the
country. Her assistants are all artists in their
lines Miss Duke is the daughter of Gen. Basil
Duke, and is violin virtuoso. The occasion
affords opportunity for every body to hear first
class concert at popular price. Reserved seats
can be had during tomorrow, at Baldwin's Tho
programme is as follows;
Nioodo-.-------------3b s. "AMa iaGesto" op1e
New; first time in America.
New; first time.
Mime. RiveKing.
Mrs. W. J. Evans.
vieuxtemps- ..Balade ct Poonase"
Miss Currie Duke
"a, "Berceuse'
b, "Andante and Rondo' Oh 16
0noPin- Nine Rive-king,
c, "Rondo,n for two pianos
Mime. Rive-king and Miss III. Kitchell.
INTERMIssIoN.
Haydn. MY Mother Bids Ne Bind My Hair"
Mrs. W. j. Evans.
"isn'A"'ki Miss Currie Duke. Legend
strauss-Rve King Wiener Bon -Bons''
Rive-Kng Gems of Scotland"
Nine. Rive-King.
Mrs. W. ]. Evans.
Ga. "Rhapsodie Hongroise," No. IL
b. ..Fant.sie on Hungarian Airs.
Nine. Rive-King and Miss II. Kitchell.
Notes of the Stage.
Miss Fannie Cohen. young lady we'll known
in this city, is with Castleton's Cray Patch"
Rose Cogh1an has purchased Charles Coehlan's
new play, ''Jocelyp." written for Mrs. LanRtry.
Joseph Jefferson will go to his Louisiana
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